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So one of the places I wanted to go on my first day in Reims was the Palais du Tau which is museum attached to the Notre Dame where all the Kings of France were crowned. I was really excited to go cuz I thought they'd have some really neat stuff. Unfortunately, it was closed since it was All Saint’s Day. So, I got up early this morning and went to see it out before I had to check out of the hotel.

We started our day at Chessy. Before leaving for Epernay, we went to the Patisserie and we bought 2 eclairs: 1 chocolate and 1 lemon. They were yummy - tres Bon! On the way to Epernay, we saw lots of woods and farms and Jon saw a wind farm. When we got to Epernay, we walked up to the Avenue de Champagne. We saw lots of famous champagne houses including Moët, Perrier Jouet and Pol Roger. We then visited the ...

... after his workers - personally giving them their pay. In order to please them and create a nice environment he even had a famous sculptor carve some beautiful carvings into the chalk walls. It was fantastic being down in the caves, we really enjoyed it. We got to sample the champagne at the end of the tour - it was delicious, especially since I haven't had a bubbles for a while :) Once again I was tempted to buy some tourist goodies - a ...

... to chat with the representative. An aussie family showed up, so lots of talking and sharing of adventures. He worked in the Australian consulate in Paris, and was taking a long W/E with his wife and kids. After they left, we moved onto the other producer. His english was basic, but had a wicked sense of humour. Another couple helped where necessary with the conversation/translation. Think it was better champagne or the first couple of glasses ...

... Belgium and almost left Luxembourg by this time, so at Emma's request we stopped at the next supermarket in hope that there would be a roast chook for her (us) to feast on! We were in luck and after a quick top up of other stock we were back on the road, me with a chicken sandwich to eat on the road too.... Easier than trying to peck at the roast chicken, although Em did feed me a bit of it too!We kept pushing on and by about half 3 we had arrived in Epernay, right in the heart ...